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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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